Ethiopian Restaurants in Washington, DC

“The food is wonderful. We always eat here when we come up from Richmond, VA. The staff is great as well.“

“I went to the restaurant Monday night, even for a Monday night the place was packed. My wife and I ordered the special 1 and the special 3. The food was very delicious but the service was even extra ordinary! After our server realized my wife has a hearing problem, she tired to help us order by the few sign language she knows. She told my wife “Going out for dinner experience includes ordering food for yourself so I wanted you to part of it” which made my wife so emotional. By the end of our night we taught her some new sign languages which might help her for other customers. She was so friendly and patient even though the house was so packed. I’m so happy my wife had the experience she did. I didn’t know it met so much to my wife until I saw how happy her face was. I will definitely recommend it for people who have hard of hearing or family member. It will definitely make them happy they are part of the EXPERIENCE rather than sit there while other people order the food for them.“

“Excellent food and atmosphere. The bartenders were also super chill and make really creative drinks. Recommend the honey wine!“

“great food and service nice spot“

“I recently visited Letena while on a visit to D.C. from Israel. Amazing food! Great option for those who keep kosher...just ask the super helpful staff about specific preparations. Loved their injera! I often find injera too sour for my personal tastes, but this injera was wonderful!“

“A great surprise! First time tasting Ethiopian cuisine, we really liked the flavors even if some were a little spicy for us... a cuisine that deserves to be known.The service was very long at the beginning before someone came to see us but the waitress was very nice and we were then quickly served.We recommend this address!“

“Great experience. Definitely recommend combo platters to test the waters. Excellent service.“

“Probably my favorite restaurant on the H-Street Corridor. The food is delicious, the staff are friendly and attentive, and when it's open the outdoor seating is a must-do. Pro tip: unless you despise fish, do yourself a favor and get the Asa “

“They were so kind and accommodated our group of 8 on short notice. This was hands down the best Ethiopian food I've had in DC! The Lamb Tibbs was fantastic the special vegetable combo was perfect. Highly recommend! Staff was friendly and helped ensure we had a lovely experience.“

“We had breakfast here on Sunday and were so glad we did! The foul was amazing! Made me feel like we were back in Addis. The owner was a gracious host and even made coffee ceremony for us. Will DEFINITELY come back next time we are in town!“

“Highly recommend this Eritrean and Ethiopian restaurant to anyone looking for great food and quality customer service. The food is always fresh and the atmosphere is always welcoming. Must try the coffee in the jebena it is a true experience of their beautiful culture“

“Delicious Sushi and other great sandwiches like the Kitfo sandwich! Awesome teas and coffees as well as desserts!“